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Duncan Swim Team's Learn To Swim Programs

The Duncan Swim Team subscribes to Swimming / Natation Canada (SNC)'s National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and its Appropriate Athlete Development (AAD) model for long term development in sport and physical activity, in its entirety.

All DST Staff are trained and certified through the NCCP, are members of the Canadian Swim Coaches Association (CSCA), and meet the Swimming / Natation Canada / Swim BC coach registration requirements; including but not limited to: NCCP Making Ethical Decisions, Coaches Association of Canada (CAC)’s Safe Sport Training, and Respect in Sport Coach Program, registered annually.

Stingrays’ “D Group” aka Developmental program

formerly known as FUNdamentals Swim School: Stse’elhtun* Learn to Swim Program

Program Coordinator: Sophie Paridaen van Veen sophie@duncanstingrays.com

NCCP AAD phase: Active Start & FUNdamentals

Weekly Program commitment: 1 – 3 water sessions per week

Season 1 @ Sept 28 – Feb 5  /  Season 2 @ Feb 8 – June 25

 

The Stingrays' Learn To Swim program is broken up into swim groups of like skill & commitment:

  • Active Start: 1 - 2 water sessions per week
    • NCCP AAD phase: Active Start
  • Stage 1: 1 - 3 sessions per week
    • NCCP AAD phase: Active Start & FUNdamentals
  • Stage 2: 1 - 3 sessions per week
    • NCCP AAD phase: FUNdamentals
  • Stage 3: 1 - 3 sessions per week
    • NCCP AAD phase: FUNdamentals
  • Fit4Life: 1 - 2 sessions per week

 

Entrance into each of the above levels of the Duncan Swim Team require specific knowledge and skills so all placements are assigned by the Stingrays Staff.  Skills for each level is specific, but not limited to each swimmer's physical, mental, technical, tactical, strategic, social, and emotional development.  Swimmers must also work well in a group environment in consideration of their teammates.

 

COSTS:

  1. Swim BC Registration Fees
    1. "Swim School": Active Start, St1, St2, St3:
      1. $10 / Cycle
        1. 4 x Cycles per year (Sept - Dec, Jan - Mar, Apr - June, July - Aug)
    2. "Non Competitive": Fit4Life
      1. $52.50 / annual
        1. 1 x annual: 01sept2026 - 31aug2027
  2. Duncan Swim Team Membership Dues
    1. 1 day / wk = $500 / season
    2. 2 days / wk = $665 / season
    3. 3 days / wk = $882 / season
      1. 2 Seasons per year
Swim BC Registration Fees: Swim School Cycle I Cycle II Cycle III
Swim BC Registration Fees: Non Competitive Annual
DST Membership Dues Season 1 Season 2


 

 

 

The Duncan Swim Team has a rich history which includes the amalgamation of the Duncan Swim Team Society and the Cowichan Stse’elhtun Swim Club Society in 2007.

The Cowichan Stse’elhtun Swim Club was a swimming program created by our Team’s Head Coach Leanne Wilkinson (Sirup) in partnership with Cowichan Tribes in 2004. 

“Stse’elhtun” is a Hul’q’umi’num’ word meaning Salmon.  Pronunciation: Stuh / ehl / tuhn

The Stingrays honor our Team’s history with custom artwork created for the Stse’elhtun

by local Salish Artist Qwiyahwult-hw (Stuart Pagaduan) of Cowichan Tribes.

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Duncan Swim Team's Competitive Programs

The Duncan Swim Team subscribes to Swimming / Natation Canada (SNC)'s National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and its Appropriate Athlete Development (AAD) model for long term development in sport and physical activity, in its entirety.

All DST Staff are trained and certified through the NCCP, are members of the Canadian Swim Coaches Association (CSCA), and meet the Swimming / Natation Canada / Swim BC coach registration requirements; including but not limited to: NCCP Making Ethical Decisions, Coaches Association of Canada (CAC)’s Safe Sport Training, and Respect in Sport Coach Program, registered annually.

 

The Stingrays' Competitive program is broken up into swim groups of like skill & commitment:

  • C Group: 2 - 4 water sessions per week
  • B Group: 4 - 6 sessions per week
  • A Group: 5 - 8 sessions per week
  • National Group: 7 - 11 sessions per week

Entrance into each of the above levels of the Duncan Swim Team require specific knowledge and skills so all placements are assigned by the Stingrays Staff in combination with the Swimmer's proven commitment.  Skills for each level is specific, but not limited to each swimmer's physical, mental, technical, tactical, strategic, social, and emotional development.  Swimmers must also work well in a group environment in consideration of their teammates.

 

COSTS:

  1. Annual:
    • $166 SwimBC Competitive Registration Fee (01sept-31aug)
  2. Annual:
    • $50 DST Account Activation Fee
  3. Annual: Swimming Dues
    • Annual Dues can be paid in monthly installments with the season running mid sept to mid July.  Monthly dues are invoiced for 15th of each month, payable prior to that month start
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Program Descriptions & benchmark expectations

The Duncan Swim Team subscribes to the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and its Appropriate Athlete Development (AAD) model for long term development in sport and physical activity, in its entirety.

All DST Staff are trained and certified through the NCCP, are members of the Canadian Swim Coaches Association (CSCA), and meet the Swimming Canada / Swim BC coach registration requirements; including but not limited to: NCCP Making Ethical Decisions, Coaches Association of Canada’s Safe Sport Training, and Respect in Sport Coach Program, registered annually.

 

 

Solo Stingrays

Program Coordinator: Leanne Sirup leanne@duncastingrays.com 

NCCP AAD phase: Fit for Life

Weekly Program commitment: tbd

 

“Solo Stingrays”: The DST Staff are available for private / semi private sessions (max 2 swimmers of similar ability). Cost and scheduling is dependent upon CAC rental and Staff availability.

Prerequisite: none.

Program development is at discretion of attending DST Staff member in consultation with the family. Goals for participation will be requested. Timelines & duration will be discussed with attending DST Staff member. 

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